Praline Popcorn Crunch

12 c Popped popcorn
1 c Firm-pack brown sugar
1/2 c Margarine
1/4 c Honey
1/2 ts Baking soda
1/2 ts Vanilla
1 c Pecan halves

Place popcorn in greased 15x10 baking pan. In a 1 1/2 quart saucepan, combine brown sugar, margarine and honey. Cook over medium heat until boiling, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Continue cooking at a gentle boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla. Slowly pour mixture over popped corn. Add pecans and stir gently until pecans and popcorn are evenly coated.

Bake at 300 F for 15 minutes. Stir and bake 5 minutes more. Turn out on waxed paper. Cool, break into chunks and store in tightly covered container. Makes about 12 cups.

Sheila Exner